© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
1 Mark - Christian V
1688 year| Silver (.672) | 5.57 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1688 |
| Value | 1 Mark = 16 Skilling (⅙) |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.672) |
| Weight | 5.57 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#101705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned norwegian lion holding an axe, facing left. Big crown over the lion and inscription and laurettes surrounding it. Mintmark inside the laurettes. Beaded ring on the edge of the reverse.
Lettering: ·I·MARCK·DANSKE·1688
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Mark coin from Norway, issued during the reign of Christian V in 1688, features an interesting design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to make it easier for people to thread a string or cord through it, allowing them to wear the coin as a pendant or amulet. This unique feature was a common practice in Scandinavian countries during the 17th and 18th centuries, and it adds an interesting historical and cultural aspect to the coin.
